The play is based on Mahatma Gandhi's ideology ‘Gandhi Ne Kaha Tha’ and Harishankar Parsai’s short story ‘Sadachar Ka Taveez’ were staged at Shaheed Bhavan.
The plays were staged marking the third day of Azad Bansuri Children’s Theatre Festival. Play Gandhi Ne Kaha Tha was directed by KG Trivedi and Sadachar Ka Taveez was directed by Shobha Chatterjee.
The play Gandhi Ne Kaha Tha was about Gandhi’s ideologies and its presence in the post-independence scenario. The play revolves around a character Tarkeshwar. Tarkeshwar’s only child is killed in the communal riots.
Mahatma Gandhi advised him to raise a Muslim orphan but the situation changes and disorientation in the child's life. He is somehow influenced by the terrorists and spreads violence in the society, but when he discovers to the reality of the riots, and then he realizes his mistake and his thinking and conviction towards truth, nonviolence changes.
He understands that this fight is not between Hindus and Muslims, but wrong thoughts of humans, which should be stopped. The play tries to delve into questions about the ideology carried forward by the man who is popularly known as the father of the nation. It also throws insights on non-violence and its relevance in the contemporary India- the very same India which is unfortunately infested by communal, religious, and ethnic biases and hatred.
According to the director, “Violence is always lost to non-violence, whatever the situation, but the truth never dies.”
Next play Sadachar Ka Taveez is Harishankar Parsai’s story. The play surrounds kingdom and corruption prevailing and how the king dealt with it formed the story. Both the plays were beautifully performed by the little artists of the city. The audience appreciated the performance by the kids and the hardwork put by them in the performance.